Grenada
Grenada is the Spice Isle of the Caribbean, a compact volcanic island where rainforest, waterfalls, plantations and long calm beaches sit within an hour of each other. The capital St.
George's wraps around a horseshoe harbor below the hilltop Fort George, Grand Anse Beach runs for nearly two miles of pale sand, and the interior holds the crater lake of Grand Etang, Annandale Falls and the Seven Sisters trail. Off the west coast, the Molinière Underwater Sculpture Park turns a snorkel trip into an art visit, and at Belmont Estate you can follow cocoa from tree to chocolate. This guide picks the best of it: a sculpture park snorkel cruise, a waterfall hike, river tubing, a clear kayak tour and a sunset sail, plus the free sights worth your time. It is built for cruise-port days as much as for longer stays, then matches you with the right hotel, from a beachfront suite on Grand Anse to an all-inclusive resort at Pink Gin Beach.
Molinière Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Cruise
Snorkel over a ring of life-size figures set on the seabed in a protected bay on the west coast, then drift on to Flamingo Bay. Grenada's signature water experience, and an easy half-day for a port stop.
Seven Sisters Waterfalls Hike
A guided rainforest hike to a cascade of falls with a swimming pool at the base. The island's classic waterfall trek, with transport and entry handled.
Belmont Estate
A working 17th-century plantation in St. Patrick with cocoa processing, gardens, a heritage museum and a restaurant. Grenada's best taste of chocolate, spice and farm life.
Grand Anse Beach
Nearly two miles of pale sand on the southwest coast, with calm water, beach bars and resorts behind it. Grenada's easiest, most social beach day, a short ride from the cruise port.
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Snorkel over a ring of life-size figures set on the seabed in a protected bay on the west coast, then drift on to Flamingo Bay. Grenada's signature water experience, and an easy half-day for a port stop.
Nearly two miles of pale sand on the southwest coast, with calm water, beach bars and resorts behind it. Grenada's easiest, most social beach day, a short ride from the cruise port.
A horseshoe harbor lined with pastel warehouses, steep lanes and a hilltop fort from the early 1700s. The cruise-port town, and a good walk with a payoff view.
A crater lake in cloud forest high in the island's interior, with Mona monkeys, short trails and the start of the Seven Sisters walk. The green heart of Grenada.
A 30-foot waterfall that drops into a shaded pool just inland from St. George's. The easiest waterfall stop on the island, with a cafe and a small interpretation center.
A guided rainforest hike to a cascade of falls with a swimming pool at the base. The island's classic waterfall trek, with transport and entry handled.
A working 17th-century plantation in St. Patrick with cocoa processing, gardens, a heritage museum and a restaurant. Grenada's best taste of chocolate, spice and farm life.
Float down a jungle river on an inner tube with a guide, life vest and helmet, then finish with lunch. A playful, wet counterpart to the island's waterfall hikes.
A classic wooden schooner sails along the west coast at golden hour, with appetizers, an open bar and champagne at sunset. A relaxed evening on the water.
Paddle a see-through kayak over the shallow reef off Morne Rouge, with a guide, snacks and fresh coconut water. A calm, easy way to watch marine life without getting in.
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
Grand Anse Beach, St. George
A small, suite-only luxury resort directly on Grand Anse Beach, with pool suites, a spa and two restaurants. Grenada's classic beachfront splurge.
Check rates →Lance aux Epines, St. George
A Relais and Chateaux boutique hotel at Lance aux Epines with a spa, three restaurants and a beach club. Quiet, polished and a short drive from Grand Anse.
Check rates →Pink Gin Beach, Point Salines
An adults-only, all-inclusive resort on Pink Gin Beach with five pools, around ten restaurants and diving included. A full-service romantic base near the airport.
Check rates →Grand Anse, St. George
A hillside boutique resort above Grand Anse with two pools, a spa, daily yoga and a path to the beach club. A wellness-leaning mid-to-upper stay with free breakfast.
Check rates →Grand Anse Beach, St. George
A beachfront mid-range resort on Grand Anse with two pools, a swim-up bar, free breakfast and a golf course next door. The practical, family-friendly option.
Check rates →What to reserve ahead in Grenada, how to get around the island, how many days you need and how the snorkel trips, waterfalls and chocolate stops fit together.
Compare the main places to stay in Grenada, Grand Anse, Lance aux Epines and Pink Gin Beach, and match them to hotels for couples, families and all-inclusive stays.
